John L Berry Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
John L Berry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GEORGE WILLIAM DARROW JR AND CHRISTINE S DARROW
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John L Berry Pond Dam?
John L Berry Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates John L Berry Pond Dam?
John L Berry Pond Dam is owned by GEORGE WILLIAM DARROW JR AND CHRISTINE S DARROW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John L Berry Pond Dam built?
John L Berry Pond Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of John L Berry Pond Dam?
John L Berry Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is John L Berry Pond Dam?
John L Berry Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was John L Berry Pond Dam last inspected?
John L Berry Pond Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.